Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a trusted global platform where educators share downloadable resources for nearly every subject and age group. Among its millions of listings, ministry leaders can find a wide range of Christian education tools including Bible lessons, Sunday school curriculum, VBS activities, and lectionary-based materials. Content is created by real teachers and priced affordably—or even free.

Sermons4Kids is a trusted hub for Bible-based children’s sermons and ministry resources. It provides weekly messages rooted in the Revised Common Lectionary or Narrative Lectionary, along with printable activities, crafts, and short videos to help leaders teach the gospel in ways children understand and enjoy. Free and subscription-based options are available for individual leaders or entire teams.

The Bible Engagement Project is a free, digital discipleship curriculum designed to immerse your entire congregation—preschool through adults—in a shared journey through scripture. Anchored in the Bible and accessible via mobile or desktop app, this resource provides a comprehensive scope and sequence for intentional spiritual growth, all available at no cost thanks to generous partnerships.

A collection of weekly children’s sermons is designed to help ministry leaders connect scripture to kids’ everyday lives. Created by Pastor John Stevens of Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), these messages often use inexpensive items from dollar stores as object lessons and follow the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and Narrative Lectionary. Many congregations find them useful for in-person, hybrid, and fully online worship services.

Messy Church offers an alternative way to be the church with children, parents, grandparents, and friends—all learning together. This ministry creates space for worship, creativity, food, and fun, with a focus on reaching families who may not connect with traditional Sunday services. It’s used by churches across Canada and internationally to build relationships, share stories of Jesus, and foster lifelong discipleship in new ways.

Opening Doors to Discipleship is an online learning hub created by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) and the Office of Christian Formation in the PC(USA). It offers free, self-guided modules to help church leaders, volunteers, and educators deepen their understanding of Reformed theology, improve their teaching skills, and support lifelong faith formation in a variety of ministry contexts.

The Big God Project is a full-church curriculum developed in Canada by the Family Church of Heritage Green (Presbyterian Church in Canada). Built around the idea that churches grow best when learning together, it helps congregations—regardless of size or age range—engage the Bible as one body. Every week centers on a theme drawn from the character of God and includes a children’s moment in worship, a teaching video, printable activity sheets, and a hands-on Sunday School lesson. The same theme carries through all pieces so the entire church is learning the same story together.

Real Kids Real Faith is an online hub offering research-based, practical resources for nurturing children's spirituality in everyday contexts. It empowers families, educators, and ministry leaders to engage kids in authentic, embodied, and inclusive spiritual practices.

Ekkuip Canada is a Cambridge, Ontario-based organization dedicated to equipping Canadian ministry leaders with trusted resources and personalized service. They offer a wide range of products, including Bibles, study materials, curricula, and church supplies, tailored to support various aspects of ministry.

A Facebook group for any persons in Children's Ministry who are committed to Children's Ministry in a faith that isn't hierarchical, controlling and fundamentalist.

The Book of Belonging is an illustrated Bible storybook to help children understand the rich diversity of God's people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder. It presents 42 Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, featuring diverse narratives and illustrations that include women, men expressing emotions, and people of color, ensuring that every child can see themselves reflected in the stories. The book encourages imagination and wonder, allowing kids the freedom to explore, question, and discover a personal connection to their Creator.

Bible Study Printables is a heartfelt initiative dedicated to enriching ones spiritual journey through accessible and engaging resources. Their mission is to provide individuals and families with tools that make studying the Bible both enjoyable and meaningful. The website offers a diverse array of features, including Bible reading plans that guide you through Scripture in a structured yet flexible manner, and Bible study games designed to make learning interactive and fun for all ages.